Centre Manager, The Mabo Centre

at  University of Melbourne

CENTRE MANAGER, THE MABO CENTRE

Position Number: 0063611
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time, Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics

Salary: Senior Manager – Attractive salary including 17% super

• Lead strategic operations / Empower First Nations landowners / Translate agreements into lasting benefits
• to lead The Mabo Centre to influence and shape operational and strategic directions within a dynamic and expanding academic environment, fostering innovation and impactful outcomes.
• Investing in you—a benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

YOU MAY BE A GREAT FIT IF:

You are a highly effective, proactive, and organised leader with strong business acumen, exceptional agility, and experience in a startup environment. You are seeking to work in a dynamic academic setting focused on Indigenous self-determination.

WORKING AT THE UNIVERSITY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn’t have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

• Strategic Leadership and Governance: Support the Centre Director in developing and implementing the Centre’s strategic direction and mission.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the Centre’s general operations, ensuring efficient processes and high-standard service delivery.
• Team Management and Development: Lead and inspire a diverse team, promoting a positive culture to achieve service excellence.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders within the Centre, Faculty, University, and community.
• Resource Management: Implement and manage the Centre’s business planning and budgeting process in alignment with Faculty and University processes.